The Edna Valley Wineries Creating Spectacular Red Wine
/While Edna Valley wineries are often known for their crisp white wines, their hidden gem of Edna Valley is their reds. Reds this close to the ocean offer a flavor that you just can’t find anywhere else on the Central Coast! Here are the 4 wineries creating fabulous, knock-you-off-your-seat reds for your summer wine tasting in San Luis Obispo.
1. Tolosa
Out of all of the wineries in the coastal region of Edna Valley, you won’t want to miss stopping at Tolosa Winery. They’re pouring rich red wines that come from grapes both in their Edna Valley vineyards and their winery in the Priorat region of Spain (90 miles from Barcelona). With their unique Perinet Experience, you can travel from the comfort of your seat across the seas to taste rich Syrahs, Cabernet Sauvignons, and Merlots, from their winery in Spain. Tolosa’s sister winery in the Priorat region of Spain (90 miles from Barcelona). Now that’s something to raise a glass to! They also offer a wide array of Pinot Noirs and Syrahs from their Edna Valley vineyards in their 1772 Flight.
Tasting Fee: $25 Per Person – Perinet Experience | $25 Per Person -1772 Flight
Visit Their Site
2. Claiborne & Churchill Winery
Nestled in the heart of Edna Valley, is Claiborne & Churchill Winery. They are a small, premium family-owned vineyard and pride themselves in offering only the best Pinot Noirs and excellent Grenaches. Every sip is delightful! They welcome picnic lunches during tastings, so you can fully enjoy the coastal sunshine and cool, salty breeze from nearby beaches.
Tasting Fee: $22.50 Per Person – House Flight
Visit Their Site
3. Baileyana, Tangent & True Myth Tasting Room
Do you have a four-legged, fluffy friend that you can’t go wine tasting without? Not to worry! This winery in Edna Valley welcomes friendly dogs and picnics. You’ll also find that they have one of the largest selections of wine in Edna Valley, boasting over 30+ red and white wines to choose from! The hardest decision you’ll make here is what red wine you’ll want to try next.
Tasting Fee: Currently Bottle Purchases Only And $5 Per Person (With Complimentary Wine Glasses)
Visit Their Site
4. Chamisal Vineyards
Our final stop for reds is at Chamisal Vineyards. A local favorite, this winery offers eight different types of bold and flavorful Pinot Noirs, three different Grenache wines, and two Syrahs. Did you know that they were the first winery in Edna Valley to plant grapevines in 1973? You’ll find a lot of history and experienced winemakers here. Rather conveniently, they’re only ten minutes from downtown San Luis Obispo and only 13 minutes from the beach – a perfect stop when you have plans elsewhere on the Central Coast.
Tasting Fee: $30 Per Person – Estate Patio Experience
Visit Their Site
Enjoy a coastal wine tour in Edna Valley
Why just read about wine tasting when you can go wine tasting? We have professional drivers with vehicles of all sizes (from a luxury sedan to a Limo Bus) to transport you safely. Our team of travel concierges are standing by to help recommend some of the best wineries in Edna Valley for red wine. You can give them a call to set up a wine tour or learn more at (805) 620-7233, or fill out the form below for a complimentary wine tour quote.